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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

USD Faces Northern Colorado in WNIT Showdown

A bright summer night brought a competitive match between the University of San Diego and Northern Colorado in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. The game kicked off with both teams eager to prove themselves, but San Diego’s defense kept the score close early on. Northern Colorado pus

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

Swan Valley Takes the Field and Scores Big

Swan Valley started its season with a bang, sweeping Bay City Central in a doubleheader over Friday’s weekend. The first game ended 9‑0, with Jaxon Hartley dominating the mound for three innings, striking out six and giving up only one hit. He also earned the win, while Brady Stephens powered the of

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Mar 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Tasting Hope: A Night of Food, Fun and Fundraising

Help Now, the local group that supports people affected by domestic violence, hosted its yearly “Tapas With a Purpose” event this Saturday at Osceola Heritage Park. The evening was built around small plates from neighborhood chefs, giving guests a chance to try many flavors in one night. In ad

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Mar 23 2026FINANCE

Saginaw District Picks New Finance Boss to Guide $120M Budget

The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Child Deaths in Uttar Pradesh: Where Hope Meets Hardship

Uttar Pradesh still ranks among the worst in India for children dying before age five, with about 60 deaths per thousand births—more than double the global aim for 2030. The biggest problem is the newborn period, where roughly one in twenty babies dies. Some districts like Amethi and Shahjahanpur

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Mar 23 2026FINANCE

UK Prepares for Economic Shock as Iran Conflict Rises

The British Prime Minister has called an urgent meeting to discuss how the war in Iran could hurt the UK’s economy. The gathering will include the finance minister and the governor of the Bank of England, with additional ministers on energy and foreign affairs also present. Investors expect another

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Mar 23 2026SCIENCE

Tyson’s “Science Check” on the Hit Space Film

The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Hidden Gems of Cambodian Caves

The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny

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Mar 23 2026BUSINESS

Grow Smarter, Not Harder: How Jobs Are Changing with AI

Companies are tightening budgets while still needing more output, so they’re turning to technology and talent development. In the age of artificial intelligence, employers must boost each employee’s effectiveness to stay competitive. Workers, on their side, are learning new skills so they can

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

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